Ohio River is a public boat ramp in Metropolis, IL. From Evansville it's roughly 86 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is City of Metropolis in Metropolis, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Metropolis, IL |
| Water | Ohio River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Compare all 3 launches on Ohio River. Boat ramps on Ohio River
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Illustration Bestseller Attwood 7524A7 snap-handle drain plug The forgotten drain plug is the classic ramp mistake. A spare in the glove box saves the day. View on Amazon 
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Ohio River is in Metropolis, Illinois. We only have the map location of Ohio River from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Ohio River.
We have no fee details for Ohio River, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
City of Metropolis in Metropolis (under 1 mile), Massac County SP in Metropolis (1.5 miles) and City of Brookport in Paducah (5.8 miles).
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